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Survey reveals that Michigan adults support online learning in schools
Michigan VirtualA strong majority of Michigan adults – 79% – feel that it is important for middle and high school students to have the option of enrolling in an online course at their local school district, according to a recent…
Annual legislative report provides in-depth summary of Michigan Virtual
Michigan VirtualMichigan Virtual’s “A Report to the Legislature” includes an in-depth summary of Michigan Virtual for Students courses, enrollments and pass rates for 2013-14. “A Report to the Legislature-2014,” is submitted in compliance with Section 98 (6) of Public Act…
A Report to the Legislature, 2014
Michigan VirtualThis report is submitted in compliance with Section 98 (6) of Public Act 196 of 2014, which requires Michigan Virtual to provide, not later than December 1 of each fiscal year, a report to the House and Senate Appropriations…
Research clearinghouse adds New Zealand organization as contributor
Michigan VirtualDEANZ, the New Zealand Association for Open, Flexible and Distance Learning whose mission is “fostering growth, development, research and good practice in distance education, open learning and flexible delivery systems for education,” is now a project contributor for the Research…
REMCAM offers professional development opportunities
Michigan VirtualProfessional development opportunities from the REMC Association of Michigan (REMCAM) are on tap for January. Registration Open – MI Moodle Moot 2015 Join Moodle enthusiasts from across Michigan to share ideas, collaborate with other users and learn what´s new…
Michigan Virtual researchers publish paper in Microsoft educator guide
Michigan VirtualResearchers in the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute at Michigan Virtual wrote one of 10 papers in the Microsoft in Education Transformation Framework paper series, which is a guide for educators and leaders engaged in holistic education transformation. Each paper…
MVLRI cultivates community of researchers
Michigan VirtualThe Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute™ (MVLRI™), the research arm of Michigan Virtual, has been hard at work cultivating a network where researchers in the field of K-12 online and blended learning can connect, collaborate and disseminate their work….
John Watson named keynote speaker for Michigan Virtual Symposium
Michigan VirtualThe 10th Michigan Virtual Online Learning Symposium – Online Learning: Making It Work – on November 17 will explore key trends in online and blended learning and examine real-world orientation and support strategies for online learners. The keynote speaker…
Michigan Virtual research institute gains a key research contributor
Michigan VirtualQuality Matters (QM), an international organization focused on quality assurance of online courses, has signed on to be a Project Contributor for the Research Clearinghouse for K-12 Blended and Online Learning, a resource that currently holds over 675 resources…
Michigan Virtual releases guide to help schools navigate the virtual learning journey
Michigan VirtualMichigan Virtual recently released a guide for mentors of online learning students, “Mentor Fundamentals: A Guide for Mentoring Online Learners,” that is intended to provide an understanding of the fundamental elements of mentoring or coaching students for success with…
Michigan Virtual research arm adds Canadian organization as contributor
Michigan VirtualCANeLearn, a Canadian registered not-for-profit society whose mission is “to provide leadership that champions student success in online and blended learning,” is now a project contributor for the Research Clearinghouse for K-12 Blended and Online Learning. The Research Clearinghouse…
Michigan Virtual welcomes two new executive directors
Michigan VirtualMichigan Virtual hired two experienced educators to lead its educational programs and outreach efforts. Tamara Bashore-Berg is the new Executive Director of Educational Programs and Michael Nauss is the Executive Director of Outreach. “Tamara and Michael bring a wealth…
Strategic Decisions: A Framework for the Future
Michigan VirtualThis document serves as a strategic compass for Michigan Virtual. Working with a group of internal and external stakeholders, we prepared this planning tool to help guide important decisions as we strive to better serve Michigan’s K-12 community and…
Michigan Virtual report examines online learning policies and practices
Michigan VirtualLansing – A new report released by the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute™ at Michigan Virtual examines existing policies and practices related to the evaluation and approval of online and blended learning in the 50 states as well as…
MOOC provides opportunity to learn about public health
Michigan VirtualKent State University in collaboration with Michigan Virtual is offering a free MOOC (massive open online course) on Mobile Technologies for Health for students in grades 9-12. The course, which runs from July 9 – July 27, provides an…
Michigan Virtual students awarded language scholarships
Michigan VirtualThree Michigan Virtual for Students students will spend four weeks this summer immersed in world language and culture thanks to a partnership with Middlebury Interactive Languages, the academic leader in world language education for K-12 students. Samantha Huelke (Milan…
Report concludes that MOOCs can lead to positive outcomes
Michigan VirtualLansing – Following the conclusion of a massive open online course (MOOC) in the Fall of 2013 by Michigan Virtual and researchers from Kent State University, evidence presented in a final report suggests that MOOCs can lead to positive…
21f ‘Tool Kit’ supports schools expanding online options
Michigan VirtualStudent access to any time and any place learning options has expanded under a new law in Michigan. Section 21f of Public Act 60 of 2013 allows students in grades 6 through 12 to take up to two courses…
Michigan’s K-12 Virtual Learning Effectiveness Report, 2013-14
Michigan VirtualBased on pupil completion and performance data reported by school entities to the Michigan Department of Education or the Center for Educational Performance and Information, this report highlights 2013-14 enrollment totals, completion rates and the overall impact of virtual…
Michigan Virtual taking part in third annual National Digital Learning Day
Michigan VirtualLansing – Instructors, staff and administrators from Michigan Virtual® are joining tens of thousands of educators and millions of students from around the country in partnering with the Alliance for Excellent Education on February 5 for the third annual…
